Celebrate July 4: Activities, Recipes & Crafts

Spark up your July 4 celebration with our round-up of patriotic-inspired crafts and decorations, festive recipes and San Diego's Fourth of July festivities!

SAN DIEGO FIREWORKS & FESTIVITIES

Find Fourth of July Festivities here!

JULY 4 RECIPES

Red, White & Blue Berry Cheesecake

Patriotic Flag Kebobs

Star-Spangled Soda

Hot Diggety Dog Brownies

Patriotic Confetti Cake Pops

Sam the Cooking Guy’s Grilled Lobster Tails with Thyme Butter

Find more recipes in our "Red, White & Blue" Pinterest Board!

DIY PATRIOTIC DECOR, CRAFTS & MORE

Stars & Stripes Windsocks

Fireworks Paintings

Red, White & Blue Utensil Holder

Star-Spangled Shorts

4th of July Flip-Flops

USA Banner Decor

Candy-Filled Rocket Party Favors

Patchwork Flag

Find more crafts in our "Red, White & Blue" Pinterest Board!

Celebrate July 4: Activities, Recipes & Crafts

Spark up your July 4 celebration with our round-up of patriotic-inspired crafts and decorations, festive recipes and San Diego's Fourth of July festivities! SAN DIEGO FIREWORKS & FES . . .

San Diego County Fair 2025: Tips, Deals & Discounts

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July 4 Fireworks Shows & Festivities in San Diego

Add some spark to your 2025 Independence Day celebration with fireworks displays, parades, dinner cruises, and other star-spangled July 4 festivities. Here's what's happening in San Diego and . . .

Free Summer Concerts 2025

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How to Have a Retro Summer

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San Diego Family's Ultimate Summer Sand-Bucket List

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31 Days of Summer Fun!

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10 Tips for Tackling Comic-Con with Kids

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25 Summer Boredom Busters

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Celebrate July 4: Activities, Recipes & Crafts

Celebrate July 4: Activities, Recipes & Crafts

San Diego County Fair 2025: Tips, Deals & Discounts

July 4 Fireworks Shows & Festivities in San Diego

Free Summer Concerts 2025

Summer Fun Bingo for Families

How to Have a Retro Summer

San Diego Family's Ultimate Summer Sand-Bucket List

31 Days of Summer Fun!

10 Tips for Tackling Comic-Con with Kids

25 Summer Boredom Busters

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